Young Persons Substance Misuse Practitioner
On site
Norwich, United Kingdom
Freelance
06-04-2025
Job Specifications
Job Summary
The post holder will be part of a dynamic, multi disciplinary team, within a charity organization, The Matthew project. We are an enthusiastic community team that is county wide. We offer support and treatment to young people, under the age of 19, who are experiencing difficulties related to their substance use and mental health. The role will be based in Norwich city centre and will be supported by an NSFT clinical lead within the setting.
You will hold your own case load and offer aspecialist response to the clinical needs of young people aged 11-19 with drug and alcohol related problems, often co-occurring with mental health difficulties.
This will involve using a range or therapeutic interventions and skills undertaking assessment, formulating and care planning, risk assessment, delivery of care and safety planning.
Although knowledge of substance use is desirable, a willingness to develop new skills and knowledge is supported and training can be offered if required.
Main duties of the job
To provide a clinical response to young people who require specialist interventions as part of a holistic treatment service. Cases will be co-worked within the team and jointly managed with other agencies and services across the county where appropriate.
To provide consultations, advance information and support to professional colleagues and individual young people as required.
To liaise with other professionals, agencies and services in both the statutory and non-statutory sectors.
To assess, plan, initiate and monitor treatment plans, BBV screening and vaccination and harm-minimisation information and advice.
To provide direct support to young people, their parents and carers as appropriate.
To provide support to young people affected by another's substance misuse.
To undertake regular supervision, appraisal and training as deemed appropriate.
Ensure that appropriate and accurate records are kept in both paper based and electronic form in relation to all contacts with young people.
About Us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Date posted
01 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
246-GYW7036966
Job locations
Matthew project
Next steps, 70-80 Oak st, NR33AQ
Norwich
NR33AQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To provide a dedicated and specialist response to the clinical needs of young people aged 11-18 with significant and complex drug and alcohol related problems.
To undertake individual casework and joint work in The Norfolk Integrated Young Peoples Substance Misuse Service.
To assess, plan, initiate and monitor treatment plans, BBV screening and vaccination and harm-minimisation information and advice.
Liaise with Adult drug service for substitute prescribing and community detoxification
To liaise with other appropriate agencies and services to provide a holistic response to the needs of individual young people.
To support clients carers to enable them to provide care and support and refer to appropriate agencies.
Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the standards and expectations of the Trust.
Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidence based.
Keep the Clinical Lead Nurse fully informed of any clinical and service delivery issues.
To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance including that relating to Health and Safety at Work, The Mental Health Act 1983, The Children Act 1989,2004, Working together to safeguard children (Last updated 1 July 2022),The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and subsequent amendments, Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 and Data Protection Act.
To maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in accordance with trust, service and departmental policies and procedures including data protection act.
Please find attached our Job Description for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide a dedicated and specialist response to the clinical needs of young people aged 11-18 with significant and complex drug and alcohol related problems.
To undertake individual casework and joint work in The Norfolk Integrated Young Peoples Substance Misuse Service.
To assess, plan, initiate and monitor treatment plans, BBV screening and vaccination and harm-minimisation information and advice.
Liaise with Adult drug service for substitute prescribing and community detoxification
To liaise with other appropriate agencies and services to provide a holistic response to the needs of individual young people.
To support clients carers to enable them to provide care and support and refer to appropriate agencies.
Ensure that personal appearance, practice and manner conform to the standards and expectations of the Trust.
Take responsibility for ensuring that personal nursing practice is informed by relevant local and national developments and is evidence based.
Keep the Clinical Lead Nurse fully informed of any clinical and service delivery issues.
To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and guidance including that relating to Health and Safety at Work, The Mental Health Act 1983, The Children Act 1989,2004, Working together to safeguard children (Last updated 1 July 2022),The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and subsequent amendments, Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 and Data Protection Act.
To maintain the highest standards of confidentiality in accordance with trust, service and departmental policies and procedures including data protection act.
Please find attached our Job Description for ...
About the Company
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust is one of the largest acute teaching hospitals in the UK, comprising University Hospital in Coventry and the Hospital of St Cross in Rugby. We offer major advances in patient care, clinical teaching and innovation. Our vision is to be a national and international leader in healthcare. If you'd like to know more about working at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, please visit www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk Know more
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